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| SAGAPONACK |  | | Captain: Patrick WRIGHT | Nationality: Canadian | | Number of Crew 2 | | Crew Profiles:
Patrick and Elana Wright
Captain and Chef
Currently in the Adriatic Sea
Patrick and Elana make an enthusiastic, personable and highly professional couple that has worked together since marrying in 1998. Since leaving Canada in 2000 they have sailed thousands of miles together in the Mediterranean, New Zealand, New England and throughout the Caribbean while chartering and working on private yachts.
Patrick is an experienced, well-traveled RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement who has been working in the Marine Industry for 10 years. Holding multiple Captain licenses as well as a limited Engineering ticket, he is also a PADI Divemaster with extensive knowledge of the maintenance of engines, generators, water makers as well as other onboard systems.
Elana is a Cordon Bleu trained chef with years of experience in customer service. Creative and enthusiastic, she takes great pride in providing guests with culinary delights while paying great attention to the fine details. As a PADI Rescue Diver, she shares Pat’s passion for exploring and enjoys providing a memorable experience for all.
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Patrick WRIGHT
Rejoined S/Y Sagaponack last April after working on mono-hulls for 18 months. Are sailing throughout the Eastern Mediterranean.
Apr. 2007 – Apr. 2008 Nauta 76ft Sloop “S/Y Zulu”
Captain - Joined the yacht in New Zealand as it was nearing completion of a refit.
Worked as a team on a private yacht sailing in New Zealand.
Oct. 2006 – Feb. 2007 Swan 82 “S/Y Zingala” Captain
Captained Swan 82 RS. Completed extensive warranty list and worked directly with the Nautor Swan yard.
Joined the boat in The Netherlands, passages included Holland to Hamburg and the North Sea to the UK.
Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2006 Privelege 585 “S/Y Sagaponack”
Captain
versaw the completion of Privelege 585 catamaran and worked with the yard to prepare the yacht for MCA Certification
Passages included Atlantic France to Palma, Trans-Atlantic crossing and Caribbean to New England, USA.
Chartered in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and North East coast of USA.
Jan. 2001 – Jan. 2005 The Moorings, Tortola, BVI
Captain
Operated and lived on a 50-foot Jeanneau, then a 47-foot catamaran, chartering throughout the Caribbean
Completed over 80 charters
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance and upkeep of the vessel
May – Nov. 2000 LeGrow’s Marine Services, Halifax, CA
Captain and First Mate
Captain of 59ton Harbour Tugboat
First Mate aboard Sable Island Offshore Supply Vessel
Responsible for obtaining new contracts for the company
Apr.1995 – May 2000 Murphy’s On the Water, Halifax, CA
Captain and Marina Manager
Began at entry-level position of deckhand, graduating to Captain of 200- passenger harbour touring vessels
Managed the Marina in downtown Halifax, as well as a staff of 18
Education and Licensing
Jan - Feb, 2007 Aquatic Adventures, Rye, AU
PADI Divemaster
2006 Capital Sailing School, London, UK
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
2005 Southern Cross Sailing School, Manly, AU
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, Commercially Endorsed
2002 Nova Scotia Nautical Institute, Port Hawksbury, CA
STCW 95 MED B1, B2, C, D
Completed Marine Emergency Duties (MED) B1, B2, C and D including Deck Officer’s Training
Obtained 165-ton Captain’s ticket
Restricted Engineer’s ticket
2002 Tortola, BVI
British Virgin Island 50-ton Captain’s License
1998 Nova Scotia School of Fisheries, Pictou, CA
STCW 95 MED A1, A2
Basic STCW 95
Radio Operator’s course
Obtained 60-ton Captain’s ticket
1997 St.Mary’s University, Halifax, CA
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major of Sociology, Minor of Psychology
Special Interests and Qualifications
Areas sailed include East Coast of Canada and US, Australian Queensland Coast, New Zealand, Caribbean, Solent, Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, Canary Islands and Cape Verdees en route from Europe to North America.
Areas traveled include North and Central America, Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe, South Africa, Thailand.
Hold a valid Primary and Secondary Care, CPR/First-Aid
PADI Divemaster
Interests include photography, diving, water sports
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Elana WRIGHT
Chef/Mate
Rejoined S/Y Sagaponack after working on mono-hulls for 18 months. Are sailing throughout the Eastern Mediterranean.
Apr. 2007 – Apr. 2008 Nauta 76ft Sloop “S/Y Zulu”
Chef/Mate
Worked as a team on a private yacht in New Zealand
Responsible for the interior of the yacht as well as accounting and budgeting
Oct. 2006 – Feb. 2007 Swan 82 “S/Y Zingala”
Chef
Worked with Nautor Swan in Northern Europe and the UK to address and complete pre-existing warranty issues
Provisioned and cooked for our crew of three plus additional delivery crew
Responsible for the interior of the yacht as well as accounting and budgeting
Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2006 Privelege 585 “S/Y Sagaponack”
Chef/Mate
Customized itineraries and gourmet menus for the owner and his guests
Responsible for budgeting, accounting, provisioning and five-star cuisine
All aspects of sailing, delivering and maintaining the vessel
Researched and arranged for the boat to be marketed as a Charter Yacht (ie Clearing House, web site, contacting brokers)
Jan. 2001 – Feb. 2005 The Moorings, Tortola, BVI
Chef/Mate
Chef on board a 50-foot Jeanneau, then a 47-foot catamaran, providing fine-dining for six guests
Provisioning, menu-planning and account reconciliation
All aspects of sailing and maintaining the vessel while chartering throughout the Caribbean
Summer, 2000/01 Murphy’s On the Water, Halifax, CA
Deckhand/Hostess
Employed as a deckhand on a 65-foot Ketch and 200 passenger Paddle-wheeler
Led harbour tour as narrator during whale watching and nature cruises
Provided food and beverage service onboard the boats during day-sails and private functions
Education and Training 2007 Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School, Melbourne, AU
Chocolates and Pralines
Working with chocolate in various methods such as garnishes, hand-dipped and molded chocolates, special occasion cakes and Petit Gateaux.
2004 Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Ottawa, CA
Catering Diploma
Successful completion of the intensive five week catering program, areas of concentration being Patisserie and French Cuisine
2003 Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Ottawa, CA
Boulangerie Certificate
An intensive one week study in bread making under the instruction of a French pastry chef
2002 Nova Scotia School of Fisheries, Pictou, CA
STCW 95 MED A1, A2
Certificate in Marine Emergency Duties and First Aid
1997-1998 St.Mary’s University, Halifax, CA
Studying under the faculty of Arts
Special Interests and Qualifications
Speak English, French, and very limited Spanish
CYA endorsed certificate in White Sail levels I and II
Areas sailed include East Coast of Canada and US, New Zealand, Caribbean, Solent, Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, Canary Islands and Cape Verdees en route from Europe to North America.
Areas traveled include North and Central America, Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe, South Africa, Thailand.
Hold a valid Primary and Secondary Care, CPR/First Aid
Volunteer experience includes the Victoria General Hospital (Halifax, NS), Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Hope Cottage Soup Kitchen (Halifax, NS)
PADI Rescue diver
Interests include diving, water sports, hiking, yoga
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